Stepanakert prepares for May 9 celebrationsMay 7, 2009 - 18:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 7, NKR President Bako Shakyan convened working meeting to discuss organization of May 9 celebrations. The meeting was attended by NKR Parliament Speaker Ashot Goulyan, Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan, Ministers and law enforcement officials.After familiarizing himself with agenda of festive celebrations, Mr. Sahakyan instructed meeting participants to start organizational work. In the meantime, the President stressed the importance of coordinated work and mutual cooperation among state government bodies, NKR President's Press Service reports. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4. |